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Everyday Fitness: Auster Releases Multi-Faceted Bodyweight Suspension System That Combines Versatility with Durability
New high-quality and versatile bodyweight suspension training system incorporates unique, portable tools to bring the gym to all indoor and outdoor spaces
(HONG KONG— MARCH 16, 2018)—Auster Enterprises Ltd. (Auster), a new premium fitness training company, announces the launch of their newest suspension-based fitness workout and mobility system, The Everyday. Made of the highest quality materials, the new Everyday Auster trainer is portable, user friendly and easy to customize for personalized workout growth.
The new system is designed for indoor and outdoor use, and was developed and tested by professional trainers in search of higher quality and more versatility. and allows for the system to be customized to an individual’s specific needs. Unlike other systems on the market, the Auster Everyday includes a dual carabiner, as the core of the system. The carabiner is compatible with other Auster tools such as the Dynamic Bands that can be used in various combinations with wrist/ankle cuffs and power vests.
Developed out of the necessity to help people attain their health and fitness goals in any setting, Auster maximizes the ability to build muscle, burn fat, and improve stability and core strength in short workout times. The team at Auster promotes a “no excuses” approach by empowering individuals with the tools to make the world their gym and having the ability to workout anywhere at anytime.
Made of the highest quality materials, the Auster systems allow people of all fitness levels to incorporate customizable exercises that range from heart-pumping and fast-paced routines to slower, more strength oriented movements that promote muscle growth. The Everyday Auster system’s design easily adapts to an individual’s fitness level and allows the user to incorporate customizable exercises that range from heart-pumping and fast-paced routines to slower, more strength oriented movements that promote muscle growth.
The Auster philosophy is that you do not have to be chained to the gym nor indoor workout facility to meet your health and fitness goals. By “Making the World Your Gym,” you can workout on the road, at the office, at a park and at home.
The Auster Suspension Systems are available online at https://www.austerfit.comincluding the Auster Everyday. The Everyday is available at 30% off the retail price from March 16-March 19, 2018 with the code MELB1.
About Auster
Auster was designed to help people meet their fitness goals and make no excuses, regardless of their location and setting. Made of the highest quality materials, the Auster systems allow individuals of all fitness levels to incorporate customizable exercises that range from heart-pumping and fast-paced routines to slower, more strength oriented movements that promote muscle growth. Auster encourages people to live active lifestyles by helping them make the world their gym and in turn, reach their peak everyday. https://www.austerfit.com
Mash-Up Workouts to Create Your Body-Rocking Routine
Tired of your boring old cardio routine? Mash-up workouts are a great new way to integrate all of your favourite exercises and get the maximum results! With the variable-intensity interval training that mash-up workouts offer, you will get the best of agility, strength, and high intensity exercise. The best part? You don’t need tons of time to do it!
With mash-up workouts, you can put together some of your favorite moves to create the ultimate sweat session, and Lorna Jane Canada has the technical fashion apparel you need to look good while you are creating your own body-rocking routine.
Here are some of the moves you can incorporate to build your mash-up workout:
Agility Exercises
Agility exercises require you to change direction quickly while keeping your balance, strength, speed, and body in control. Agility is not just about speed, but also about fluidity. It helps to prevent injury, improve balance and coordination, improve your recovery time, and sets your mind/body connection for the rest of the workout.
Resistance and Strength
Inactive adults experience 3-8 % of muscle mass loss per decade. Resistance and strength training may help to increase resting metabolism by about 7% and help minimize muscle loss. When you strength train, you get more calorie-torching bang for your buck. Working with weights keeps your body working long after you’ve stopped lifting, a process commonly called the “after-burn.”
High Intensity Exercise
High-intensity interval training (HIIT) alternates between intense bursts of activity and fixed periods of less-intense activity or even complete rest. HIIT is the ideal workout for women with busy schedules. Research shows that you can achieve more progress in a mere 15 minutes of interval training (three times a week) than running on the treadmill for an hour!
Check out this article for three different levels of HIIT training.
Stretch Session
It’s easy to forget to stretch because the results are not as visible as lifting weights—or so you thought! Stretching can lead to better posture, fewer aches and pains, greater confidence, and a cheerier outlook on life. End your mash-up workout with a nice stretch session to aid in faster muscle recovery and check in again with your mind/body connection before you finish.
*Fit Tip: Drag your exercise mat into the lounge room and take a couple of minutes to stretch while you watch TV! If you can’t find time, make time!
Check out how Lorna Jane Clarkson, Founder of Lorna Jane, stretches to end her workouts in this video.
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Lorna Jane’s workout and gym apparel features maximum support sports bras, active tanks and ultimate coverage tights. Lorna Jane's gym collection brings fashion and functionality to your exercise outfit.
Contributor:
Talia Beckett Davis is the Managing Director at Pink Pearl PR, an agency focused on helping women entrepreneurs build successful brands. She is also the Founder of the Organization of Canadian Women in Public Relations and the Organization of American Women in Public Relations. You can find Talia blogging on EmpressAvenue.com or organizing a brand’s launch party across North America!
6 Marathon Essentials Every Female Runner Needs to Own
Running a marathon? It’s essential to invest in the perfect running outfit and Lorna Jane Canada has the technical fashion apparel you need to get to the finish line, faster!
Your outfit can be one of your biggest assets or hindrances during any type of run, but especially a marathon. To make the most of your run, choose an outfit that will support you, not slow you down on your race day! That means no adjusting and rearranging mid-run, it’s all about support and compression to last the distance. To help you pick out the best style for your needs, we’ve outlined 6 marathon essentials that every female runner needs to own.
The Perfect Fitting Sneaker
Footwear is crucial for a run, especially one that spans 42.2 kilometers. You’ll want to ensure that your shoes are relatively lightweight while still providing good support. If they are new, take the time to break them in first at your marathon pace. This test run will determine whether you’re likely to develop blisters or get sore feet before it’s too late. If the shoes bother you on this run, get yourself another pair. Also ensure that your socks are comfortable in your chosen shoe and they don’t ride down during your run.
Just like finding the perfect sneaker, if you find the right fit, you will be able to focus more on your technique and reaching your goals.
Maximum Support and Comfort Sports Bra
It doesn’t matter what size breasts you have, everyone experiences bouncing during physical activity. Therefore, every woman, no matter what size, should wear a sports bra while exercising. It is especially crucial for higher impact activities such as running. However, choosing the right sports bra isn’t as simple as picking the prettiest one and hoping for the best. You also need to consider support and practicality.
For running, especially a marathon distance, maximum support sports bras are the best option. These bras provide the best coverage for high-intensity workouts. Maximum support sports bras feature a thick band for support and adjustable straps for a customized fit. Many will feature a clash back which provides further support.
We also recommend the Comfort Sports Bra, an iconic Lorna Jane piece that has been celebrated by customers for years. It’s a T-Back style with wider straps and it compresses and lifts in all the right places! Thanks to the LJ excel™ Classic fabric this sports bra wicks moisture and is quick drying and breathable.
Breathable Tighter Fitting Top
Although some women prefer a looser fitting top, the best option for a marathon is something that is tighter. This way as you run, you won’t have to worry about the fabric flapping in the wind and getting in your way. You will want to choose a fabric that provides maximum breathability, moisture wicking, and quick drying. In terms of the style of top, it all depends on your personal preference as well as the weather. Each month, Lorna Jane Canada releases new styles of the firmer fitting tank variety – some with waist cords, some with waist bands – in seasonal colours and prints. If you’re running in summer, simply layer it over a supportive sports bra to keep cool, or in the cooler months add a longer length top, zip through or vest to keep the chill out.
8- Way Stretch Support Bottom
Like tops, the type of bottom you wear is both a personal preference as well as dependent on the weather. You still want to keep the fabric in mind to ensure it has stretch, breathability, and possibly even mesh.
Lorna Jane Canada produces so many tights every month, available in 3/4, 7/8 or Full Length, and they recommend a good Core Stability Tight made from LJ excel™ Compression fabric. It’s their signature fabric that has 8-way stretch providing a higher level of support through compression, which will help you in your toughest run.
Compression fabrics are tailored specifically for high intensity activities. Known as a post-workout wonder, compression garments aid in recovery by stimulating blood circulation, reducing lactic acid build up and reducing muscle fatigue. You will also find styles made from this fabric are slightly mid-rise, eliminating that ‘fall down factor’, and the mesh panels flattens and shapes your abdominal area, bringing awareness to the core when working out. Bonus!
App to Track Your Progress
When training for a marathon, you will want to track your progress to ensure you are working toward your goals. The Lorna Jane app is a great tool to track this progress. The app will outline your route with your distance, average speed, and energy expended.
Water Bottle
Fitness expert Amelia Burton suggests, “you need 30ml of water for every kilo you weigh, then between 500 ml – 1 litre (depending on body size and race intensity) for every hour you exercise.” To ensure you keep your hydration up, opt for a bottle that measures your water consumption like this Lorna Jane Canada glass water bottle. While running, you can also invest in a hydration belt to keep hydrated on the go and don’t forget your race day backpack!
Lorna Jane's running apparel offers maximum support sports bras, running shorts and the latest in women's workout clothing. Designed with high performance fabric, these active styles provide comfort, support and breathability as you run.
Contributor:
Talia Beckett Davis is the Managing Director at Pink Pearl PR, an agency focused on helping women entrepreneurs build successful brands. She is also the Founder of the Organization of Canadian Women in Public Relations and the Organization of American Women in Public Relations. You can find Talia blogging on EmpressAvenue.com or organizing a brand’s launch party across North America!
New Online Active Living Program Lorna Jane Canada
Accessible, free, quality health and fitness resources for everyone across Canada
March 12, 2018 (Vancouver, BC) – In 2018, thousands of women will have access to free online quality health and fitness resources through the Lorna Jane Canada Active Living Program.
For the first time ever in Canada, award-winning technical fashion brand, Lorna Jane is providing access to the best possible professional health and fitness information online that will educate, inspire and motivate those looking to improve their overall health and wellbeing.
Lorna Jane believes that everyone should have access to good quality health and fitness, but they also know that affording a personal trainer, gym membership or participating in an 8-week challenge is simply not possible for an increasing number of people. Therefore, in 2018 they will be offering free health and fitness to anyone that wants it.
FACT: Worldwide obesity has more than doubled since 1980.
FACT: More than 39% of the adult population is now considered obese.
FACT: 1.9 billion of the world’s population is doing insufficient exercise.
Lorna Jane believes it is time to make a change and they have created an easy to follow Active Living Program that will change the way you want to live your life.
“Active Living is my personal life philosophy,” says Founder Lorna Jane Clarkson. “It’s a way of life that has been adopted by thousands of women all over the world because it shows them how to incorporate health and fitness into their everyday lives with ease. It breaks everything you need into the daily practice of Move, Nourish and Believe and teaches you that making mindful choices on a daily basis will positively impact how you live your life.”
The Lorna Jane Active living Program consists of:
MOVE: Daily workouts and guides.
NOURISH: Nourishing Meal plans and recipes.
BELIEVE: Practices to get you on track with self-love and self-belief.
“We want to educate and motivate people by providing them with the tools they need to be the healthiest, happiest and fittest version of themselves,” says Clarkson.
The Lorna Jane Active Living program will be available exclusively via lornajane.ca
Lorna Jane is available to buy in stores in Vancouver and Toronto, in 45 Sport Chek retail locations across Canada, online at sportchek.ca and online at lornajane.ca
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VANCOUVER, March 13, 2018 /CNW/ - Canadians who have rosacea should be aware of associations between the disease and increased risk for a variety of disorders - many with potentially serious consequences – in order to detect these diseases at the earliest stage, according to Dr. Jason Rivers, a Vancouver dermatologist and president of the not for profit Acne and Rosacea Society of Canada.
An analysis(1) published early this year showed the highest associations with rosacea were diseases in 4 categories: cardiovascular, gastrointestinal, neurological and autoimmune. Recent studies have shown those with rosacea have higher risks for:
People with rosacea also have a 10 times higher risk of food allergies, 7.5 times greater risk of urogenital diseases (affecting the urinary tract or reproductive organs) and 4 times elevated risk for respiratory diseases.
"These studies show association but do not demonstrate cause," says Dr. Rivers. "For example, rosacea is not caused by these conditions nor do these conditions cause rosacea. These studies show that these disorders tend to co-exist together where if you have one, you have a higher chance of having the other."
The role of inflammation – the immune system's response to potential threat or harm - appears to be a common thread. Rosacea, affecting 3 million Canadians, is an inflammatory skin condition characterized by facial redness, pimples and sometimes irritated eyes. Inflammation is thought to play a role in these cardiovascular, gastrointestinal, neurological and autoimmune diseases.
"Inflammation present in these other conditions is hidden within the body," Dr. Rivers added. "However, rosacea appears on the skin making it a visible marker of inflammation that may be helpful as a warning sentinel for these other conditions."
An important consideration for those with rosacea is that being at risk for these conditions does not mean he or she will go on to develop any of these disorders. "Disease development is different for everyone. Family history, personal history, age, gender, environment, lifestyle and other factors all play a role in disease development," he adds.
"However, simply being aware of the associations of rosacea and elevated risk for these potentially serious conditions can help with early detection, diagnosis and treatment," said Dr. Rivers.
Reference:
About the Acne and Rosacea Society of Canada:
The society, a national, not for profit organization, offers hope and help to sufferers by providing independent, reputable and current information on rosacea and raising awareness. For more, visit www.RosaceaHelp.ca
About Rosacea Awareness Month
Rosacea Awareness Month, April 2018, was designated by the Acne and Rosacea Society of Canada (www.RosaceaHelp.ca) to raise awareness about rosacea, a common skin condition affecting more than 3 million Canadians that can cause significant physical and emotional effects.
Media resources:
During April, the society will be posting news to our bilingual website, www.RosaceaHelp.ca, and Facebook Page, Rosacea Help, and @RosaceaHelp on Twitter.
For more information or to organize an interview with spokespeople for Acne and Rosacea Society of Canada:
Dr. Jason Rivers, Vancouver; Dr. Benjamin Barankin, Toronto; Dr. Jerry Tan, Windsor; Dr. Ari Demirjian and Dr. Jean-Francois Tremblay, Montreal; Dr. Marni Wiseman, Winnipeg; Dr. Catherine Zip, Calgary, Dr. Shannon Humphrey and Dr. Marcie Ulmer, Vancouver
SOURCE Acne and Rosacea Society of Canada
Brainwaves show how exercising to music bends your mind
Headphones are a standard sight in gyms and we’ve long known research shows listening to tunes can be a game-changer for your run or workout.
Back in 2012, Brunel University London’s Costas Karageorghis likened music to a legal, performance-enhancing drug, cheating tiredness and sparking feel-good vibes.
But the precise brain mechanisms music triggers during exercise are less understood. That’s because monitoring technology is easily tricked by body movements, so scientists couldn’t know if the results would be the same outside the lab.
Now researchers have used portable electroencephalogram (EEG) monitoring with interference shielding technology to measure three types of brainwaves during exercise. This lets them compare the brain’s electrical feedback while exercising outdoors to music, a podcast, or no soundtrack at all.
They found music rearranges the brain’s electrical frequency, causing a drop in focus but enhancing enjoyment 28% more than silence and 13% more than a podcast.
“The EEG technology facilitated measurement during an ecologically-valid outdoor task, so we could finally explore the brain mechanisms that underlie the effects of music during real-life exercise situations”, said Brunel psychophysiologist Marcelo Bigliassi.
Setting their own pace, 24 people walked 400m on an outdoor track to either a six-minute blast of Happy by Pharrell Williams, a TED Radio Hours talk about cities, or no sounds at all. Researchers used psychological scales to measure how good the walkers felt, what they focussed their attention on, how pepped or alert they felt and how tired they felt. Simultaneously they used EEG measurements and analysing software to plot their brainwaves across different band frequencies such as lower-alpha, upper-alpha, sensorimotor rhythm and beta.
Music distracted the walkers’ focus, but boosted their energy levels and enjoyment more than the TED podcast and not listening to anything. The podcast didn’t affect the walkers’ perceptual responses, such as how tired they felt, or their affective responses, such as how happy they felt. But it made them enjoy walking more than without a soundtrack. The study says the brain mechanisms behind these effects appear to be linked to a boost in beta frequencies in the frontal and frontal-central regions of the cortex.
“We showed that music has the potential to increase beta waves and elicit a more positive emotional state,” said Bigliassi. “This can be capitalised upon during other forms of exercise and render a given activity more pleasurable. People who struggle to engage in physical activity programmes should select appropriate pieces of music to exercise and see The Way It Makes You Feel.”
MONTREAL, Feb. 14, 2018 /CNW Telbec/ - Today, the Azrieli Foundation in partnership with Brain Canada launched a program designed to accelerate novel and transformative research that will fundamentally change the understanding of the brain, in illness or health. The goal is to reduce the social and economic burden of neurological and mental health problems through prevention, early diagnosis, and treatment.
Naomi Azrieli, Chair and CEO of the Azrieli Foundation and Chair of Brain Canada, says that brain research holds the key to unlocking many diseases. "We know that the brain is interconnected and insights into one disease may illuminate issues in other diseases. Researchers who are exploring the brain are our modern-day pioneers, working to conquer the final frontier of science."
Investigators in the early stages of their careers are in a strong position to advance innovative research projects that are "high risk/high reward," but they often lack the preliminary data required to secure their first large grant. In fact, the Fundamental Science Review, commissioned by Canada's Minister of Science in 2016, listed the need to enhance support for early-career researchers among its recommendations. This program provides an opportunity to develop new lines of research on the fundamental properties and mechanisms of the brain and nervous system, to gather preliminary data and position these investigators for long-term scientific success.
"Brain Canada has always believed in the importance of supporting the next generation of researchers – training awards for graduate students and postdoctoral fellows are an integral part of our research programs," says Inez Jabalpurwala, President and CEO of Brain Canada. "With this new grant, we are bridging a gap by going beyond training awards to help early-career investigators launch their academic careers."
Supported by the Canada Brain Research Fund, the Early-Career Capacity Building Grant has the potential to be transformative at a time when there is a significant funding gap to support and retain Canada's brightest early-career investigators, who are well positioned to make major contributions to Canadian brain research.
About The Azrieli Foundation
For almost 30 years, the Azrieli Foundation has funded institutions as well as operated programs on the ground in Canada and in Israel. The Foundation supports scientific and medical research, higher education, music and the arts, Holocaust education, youth empowerment and school perseverance, architecture, and quality of life initiatives for people with developmental disabilities. www.azrielifoundation.org
About Brain Canada
Brain Canada is a national registered charity headquartered in Montreal that enables and supports excellent, innovative, paradigm-changing brain research in Canada. For two decades, Brain Canada has made the case for the brain as a single, complex system with commonalities across the range of neurological disorders, mental illnesses and addictions, brain and spinal cord injuries. Looking at the brain as one system has underscored the need for increased collaboration across disciplines and institutions, and a smarter way to invest in brain research that is focused on outcomes that will benefit patients and families. Brain Canada's vision is to understand the brain, in health and illness, to improve lives and achieve societal impact.
The Canada Brain Research Fund is an innovative partnership between the Government of Canada (through Health Canada) and Brain Canada, designed to encourage Canadians to increase their support of brain research, and maximize the impact and efficiency of those investments. Brain Canada is raising up to $120 million from private donors and non-federal partners—now numbering more than 100—which is being matched by Health Canada on a 1:1 basis. The Fund supports the very best Canadian neuroscience, fostering collaborative research and accelerating the pace of discovery, in order to improve the health and quality of life of Canadians who suffer from brain disorders.
To find out more, visit: www.braincanada.ca
SOURCE Brain Canada Foundation
National Random Acts Of Kindness Contest Hosted By Real Estate Marketing Leader, Parkbench
Parkbench.com one of the fastest growing real estate marketing startups in North America with more than 1000+ realtors is running a national Random Acts Of Kindness Campaign February 12-February 17 in honor of National Random Acts Of Kindness Week.
Real estate professionals who are a part of the Parkbench.com community in the following cities will be participating in a week long celebration of Random Acts Of Kindness in their city. Cities include: Denver, Houston, Phoenix, Vancouver, Orange County, Philadelphia, New York, Chicago, Seattle, Tampa, Miami, Austin, Las Angeles, Nashville, Atlanta, Oklahoma City, San Antonio and San Diego.
"The entire company Parkbench is built on this motto - give value first, and have faith you will receive something in return. And why not give it randomly and see people's awesome reactions", states Grant Findlay-Shirras, CEO of Parkbench and creator of the Local Leader® Marketing System.
Parkbench.com's mission is to make neighborhoods stronger, both socially and economically, and what better way to do this than for a team to give value to their neighborhood, and to create a contest for their clients to give value to their neighborhood.
"We believe everyone should shop local, play local, and work local. All we do at Parkbench is try to help local businesses have more success in their neighborhood, and give value to the people who live and work in the community. What better way to reinforce this message than to participate in the Random Acts of Kindness Campaign" states Amanda Newman-Shirras, President of Parkbench.
To follow Parkbench's Random Acts Of Kindness Campaign follow them on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/parkbenchfamily/
Realtors That Are Partaking In This Include:
John Donahue Realtor in Rancho Orange County, California
Kari Adams Realtor in Princetown, New Jersey
Diana Moss Realtor in Houston, Texas
Kerry Boccella Realtor in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Katie Roberts Realtor in Denver, Colorado